[nfbmi-talk] Question on ADA at Capitol

Sat Jun 13 01:51:05 UTC 2015

Hi Lydia,

Yes, this is an excellent idea.  This is the kind of tactic that needs to be incorporated into a broader effort from the NFBMI.  This issue is a winner for us.  It is also  very complex and demands a prolonged, coordinated and well-planned effort.  It took us years to pass the Commission bill and 12 years to pass the Braille bill.  We certainly have the long-view on these efforts.  I am happy Terry has stepped up and raised this.  I look forward to making some real changes.

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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How about if we get hold of one of the reporters who have featured Jordyn Castor's accomplishment and have them build on the theme of Jordyn's use of accessible documents and facilities?  I know she's in CA, but they could get some quotes from her.

Lydia 

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Fred,

As part of that plan, why not go straight to the governor’s office and get direct audience? My pardons, perhaps this has already occurred with no action?

Like your idea/plan.

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Hi Dave,

This is important and worth doing.  We ought to map out a plan, then work that plan.  It seems clear to me that those charged with enforcement cannot or will not do their duty. However, we need to use all channels which exist to accomplish our goal, including filing formal complaints and keeping track
of process.   

We need to begin well before the 17th with some kind of public offensive and not let up.  We need to be willing to meet with those who can fix the problems and get some kind of action.  We need to be the lead and not be waiting for someone else to act.  We cannot simply dismiss talking to the perpetrators because they have performed poorly in the past.  If necessary, we need to camp out in their offices, lobbies and hallways until they have meaningful dialogue with us.  Only the state government can fix the things needing fixing.  We need to create the incentives and pressure to make them do it. 

This seems pretty straight-forward.  It is most certainly within our scope of ability and resources.  

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Question on ADA at Capitol

Dear Federationists, 

   As many of you know, a celebration recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. will be held at the State Capitol in Lansing on September 17.  The question to answer is how we as the NFB of Michigan respond to this activity?  
   Compliance to the ADA should have been made years ago, and yet in Michigan we see no progress. In fact, we are regressing.  Even the State Capitol is not in compliance and not one state building is in compliance, So we have a big show with no results.  The state officials make a claim of compliance, but as most of us know, they are not.  We cannot even get braille or electronic docuuments from the agency for the blind.  
   It is important that we address this issue and not let the wrong message be carried to the public.  What do we do and how do we do it to get our message. The message that is true and the one we must live with every day?

Dave
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